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"He's one tough guy," McMichael's wife, Misty,
told the AP. "He's Mongo and his DNA is different! Keep those
prayers coming! Thank you!"
McMichael, 66, was rushed to the hospital Thursday with what was
thought to be pneumonia. He was later diagnosed with a urinary
tract infection and responded well to antibiotics. He was
expected to leave the hospital in a matter of days until the
diagnosis of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus,
reported by his family on Saturday.
McMichael was diagnosed with ALS in 2021 and has battled other
health issues since, including sepsis and pneumonia.
Jarett Payton, the son of Bears great Walter Payton, has been
sharing information from the McMichael family on X. On Sunday
afternoon, Payton posted, "Great news -- Mongo is feeling better
and he's responding well to the antibiotics. The hope is to have
him back at home on Tuesday. Please keep sending up your
thoughts and prayers for Steve and his family."
The longtime Chicago Bears defensive tackle, known to friends
and teammates as "Mongo," appeared in 191 games with the Bears
over 13 seasons. He began his career with the New England
Patriots in 1980 and finished it with the Green Bay Packers in
1994.
In between, McMichael was a member of the famed 1985 Bears Super
Bowl championship team and a two-time All-Pro.
For his career (213 games), he totaled 95 sacks, 847 tackles, 13
fumbles forced and 17 fumble recoveries.
McMichael is set to be inducted into the Hall in Canton, Ohio
alongside other Bears stars Devin Hester and Julius Peppers in
August.
--Field Level Media
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